My, What a Busy Week!

MUSIC--The irrepressibly cheery indiepop trio Dressy Bessy have in recent years evolved from their coy beginnings in saccharine sweetness to mount a rather convincing power pop assault. Touring in support oftheir first post-Kindercore full length, Bessy play with the Jessica Fletchers--Norway's answer to watered down California pop--and the much beloved Viva Voce. ZP Dante's, 1 SW 3rd, 9 pm, $5

SWEDES--What could be better than Swedes? How about Swedes that spew filthier, catchier summer barbecue rockthan any crappy American band currently playing? Such is the case with Stockholm's Backyard Babies--purveyors of rock 'n' roll for those who know what rock 'n' roll is. JWS Dante's, 1 SW 3rd, 9:30 pm, $8

BOOM!--There are those who dance and those who drop the BOOM! If you wanna work up sexy sweat, choose the Miami Booty Bass Partyfronted by DJs Teenage and Beat Officer. Coming on strong with the 808, Miami Booty Bass is back with such faves as 2 Live Crew ("Me So Horny"), J.J. Fad ("Supersonic"), L'Trimm ("The Cars with the Boom"), and more! Better bring some steel-toed shoes, 'cuz people gonna be droppin' that ass! WSH Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison, 9 pm, $4

HOORAY FOR ROCK--I really like the Makers, who rock out with sexy glam sexiness--check them driving drums and guitar riffs. And you know who else I like? The Apes, who bludgeon you with Sabbath-ian noise power, and do it with nary a guitar to thrash on--nay, the organ is this Washington D.C. act's weapon of choice. Yeah! Rock! Makers! Apes! Organs! EH w/ZZZ, Rabbits; Dante's, 1 SW 3rd, 9:30 pm, $8

MUSIC--They don't make it to town often, but when they do it's an event. Planes Mistaken for Stars' dark, guttural emo-core is a sweaty, dirty, thrashing, awesome spectacle. Love it. Also, bring a couple extra bucks for their new CD, beautifully titled, Up in Them Guts. KS Solid State, SE 9th & Ash, 7 pm, $10, All Ages

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS/FUN--The two go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly. And luckily, tonight they perpetuate each other at this dance-licious NARAL benefit featuring two of the best get-down groups in town: The Planet The's party spazzmatica, and the friendship- and organic produce-loving Snuggle Ups! MS Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside, 8 pm, $8

HEY QUEER!--Hey you! Yeah, you! You look queer! And you look like you like to drink! Well, hip hangout The Know has just the night for you--they're kicking off a brand new Queer Night! It'll be the last Monday of every month, starting tonight--and tonight even boasts DJ Watts, DJ Shedd, and other special guests! You lucky queer drinker, you. EH The Know, 2026 NE Alberta, 8 pm, $3

TUESDAY,JUNE28

DJ BATTLE--Okay, you really want to do something different? Well, this is it. Put on your hip-huggers and trek out to the New Copper Penny for the semi-finals of their DJ spin-off. Check the mainstream dance hits, and also, check the hipster nod at the door. If you're actually at the New Copper Penny, you must dance like an insane person. KS New Copper Penny, 5932 SE 92nd, free

WEDNESDAY,JUNE29

BRUCE!--It's a well known fact that Bruce Campbell--most famous as "Ash" from theEvil Dead flicks--is one of the coolest, funniest actors of, well, ever. So don't miss seeing him read from (and sign) his new book, Make Love (The Bruce Campbell Way). Then stick around to catch a special screening of his latest film, Man with the Screaming Brain! EH Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, reading at 6 pm, free, film at 10 pm, $10